We have a range of services and resources to provide cystic fibrosis (CF) education and awareness to the community.
CFSmart Program
The CFSmart education program is an online tool with a range of educational resources about CF for teachers, parents, students and health professionals. The resources include e-learning modules for teachers, information booklets, student health plans, lesson plans and activities, school camp checklist, bookmarks, posters and educational films. We have a range of hard copy materials available in the office, or they can be downloaded from the CFSmart website.
The program was developed by Cystic Fibrosis WA in conjunction with Cystic Fibrosis Community Care (CFCC), with input from parents, teachers and health professionals around Australia.
Here are a few handy resources from the CFSmart website:
CF Information Booklets:
Other Handy Resources:
Please go to the CFSmart website for many more resources.
School Education
Our Education Officer is available to provide CF education sessions to teachers, students and parents. These sessions are designed to:
- Enable people with CF to integrate within the normal schooling environment and achieve educational milestones.
- Provide information, awareness and discussion with teachers and staff about CF.
- Educate classmates to promote awareness and infection control.
Presentations available:
| Type of Presentation | Duration | Information |
| Teacher Professional Development | 30 – 45 min | A summary of what CF is and how it affects a student (according to age) in the school environment. |
| Teacher/parent case conference | 60 min | The education officer can attend a case conference between the parent and teacher or deputy/principal to provide general information about CF and available resources for teachers, parents and students. |
| Students | 45 – 60 min | A lesson tailored to the age group, involving a presentation about CF and an activity. For students in kindergarten to high school. |
| Other parents | 30 – 45 min | Can be done at a parent information night at the beginning of the year.
A brief summary of what CF is, how it affects the student, and what this means in a classroom situation. |
For more information or to book an education session contact our Education Officer via email (maggie.cunnington@cfwa.org.au) or on 08 6224 4100.
Starting School with Cystic Fibrosis
We host an annual Early Learning Night for parents whose children are about to start daycare or kindy. It covers information about how to collaborate with the school, preparing your child and tips that have worked for others.
Here are some useful resources when starting school with CF:
Community Education
Our Education Officer can provide education sessions to day care centres, extended family members, work places and other community groups.
Presentations available:
| Type of Presentation | Duration | Information |
| Day care | 45 min | A summary of what CF is and how it affects a child (according to age) in the day care environment. |
| Family groups | 60 min + | A summary of what CF is and how it affects a person who has it, plus a Q & A. |
| Community groups | 45 min | A summary of what CF is and how it affects an individual (according to age) in the community. |
To arrange an education session, contact our Education Officer via email (maggie.cunnington@cfwa.org.au) or phone 08 6224 4100.
Information Packs and Resources
We can provide information packs to schools, families, medical centres and other community groups on request. Alternatively, all our resources can be accessed online, see Resources and Publications. To request an information pack please contact our Education Officer via email (maggie.cunnington@cfwa.org.au) or phone 08 6224 4100.
Health Professional Resources and Education
We have a range of resources and education, designed specifically for health professionals. See our Health Professionals page for more information.